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Issy & Gwyn from The Goring in the sitting room of my lavish Dorchester suite. There were balloons, as well as Veuve Clicquot, to celebrate this Brand Ambassador's return.

Problems with emails from my iPhone X to Dorchester Collection email addresses in London & Paris meant I had not stayed with them since my big Far East trip.

I was so glad I did stay at The Dorchester on my last London stay. Emily (Director of Guest Relations) welcomed me back with such warmth; my Dorchester suite brought me near tears with its luxurious, but comfortable, beauty; and I was able to discuss my connections with the Qatari Royal Family with their ex-Four Seasons GM Robert.

The warmth of my welcome back; prints by HRH Prince Charles, the Japanese remote controlled toilet in the suite etc; and meeting new GM Robert, and talking to his brilliant PA Janice again, made this a🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻(7 out of 5 ‘teddies’) stay at this iconic London hotel.

The Warmest of Welcomes Back

When I checked in I was thrilled to be told I was being given a Dorchester suite again. It was not quite ready so I went to The Bar for a coffee. The scent of the Philip Hammond flowers in the lobby was intoxicating.

While in The Bar Emily (Director of Guest Relations) came for a chat. I have never been welcomed back with such genuine warmth at a hotel.

Chris Eubank & New Elevators

​We travelled up to my suite in one of the new elevators at The Dorchester. I met Chris Eubank in one of their old elevators.​ Despite their 'historical significance' the elevators needed replacing and it is good to see serious money is being spent on refurbishing The Dorchester again.

​My Sumptuous Dorchester Suite

My Dorchester suite brought me near tears with its luxurious, but comfortable, beauty.

Prints by HRH Prince Charles, a Japanese remote control toilet, four poster bed and furnishings by Alexandra Champalimaud. Opulence at its best.

There was Veuve Clicquot chilling for this Branch Ambassador but I had 5 other 5 star hotels to meet.

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Si Frew has lived in the UK, Bermuda, Qatar, Cyprus & the Cayman Islands. During this time he met Whoopi Goldberg (in Claridge's), Mike Tyson (in the Concorde Lounge at JFK) , Gordon Ramsay (in the Doha Four Seasons), Chris Eubanks (in The Dorchester), Cherie Blair (in Bermuda & again in the Doha Four Seasons) etc. There are funny stories attached to all these interactions, feel free to ask Si about them when you meet him.

Simon is a banking regulator who was trained by the Bank of England and is currently working as a Banking Consultant, living in the Cayman Islands.

He loves Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, The Dorchester and Veuve Clicquot.

IssyIssy is a Beanie Baby who was a gift from the Founder of Four Seasons' office. He is Simon's regular travelling companion & confidant. ​He experiences luxury in life and little else. It is Issy who guides Si through some of his more entertaining adventures.